---
name: "procs"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "procs"
version: "0.14.12-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/procs"
---

# procs(1)

a replacement for \`ps\` written in Rust

## NAME

procs - a replacement for \`ps\` written in Rust

## SYNOPSIS

**procs** \[OPTIONS\] \[KEYWORDS\]

## DESCRIPTION

**procs** is a command-line tool that provides an alternative to the `ps` command.

## OPTIONS

- **--and**

  Show processes that match all keywords.

- **--or**

  Show processes that match any keyword.

- **--nand**

  Hide processes that match all keywords.

- **--nor**

  Hide processes that match any keyword.

- **--watch**

  Enable watch mode for real-time updates.

- **--watch-interval \<second\>**

  Set the update interval for watch mode.

- **--tree**

  Display processes in a tree view.

- **--sorta \<column\>**

  Sort processes in ascending order by the specified column.

- **--sortd \<column\>**

  Sort processes in descending order by the specified column.

- **--insert \<column\>**

  Insert a new column at the position of `Slot` or `MultiSlot`.

- **--gen-completion**

  Generate shell completion files for supported shells.

## EXAMPLES

**Show all processes**

procs

**Search by non-numeric keyword**

procs zsh

**Search by numeric keyword**

procs --or 6000 60000 60001 16723

**Show Docker container name**

procs growi

## PAGER

On Linux and macOS, `less` is the default pager. If not available, `more` is used. Built-in pager can be used by configuring `use_builtin`. On Windows, the built-in pager is always used.

## WATCH MODE SHORTCUTS

If `--watch` or `--watch-interval <second>` option is used, procs automatically updates output like `top`. Keyboard shortcuts are available for control.

**n**

Change the sort column to the next column

**p**

Change the sort column to the previous column

**a**

Change the sort order to ascending

**d**

Change the sort order to descending

**q**

Quit

## RESOURCES

**Project source code:**  \<https://github.com/dalance/procs\>